September 9th, 2012 - Where Coronado’s other IPA on my sampler paddle is more of the traditional, piney and rusty hops type, the Stingray IPA is light, lithe and floral. The smell is so light, in fact, that it is nearly invisible. The short, squat glass doesn’t help, but I suspect that even if this were in a large goblet or chalice, the aroma would be dainty there too. A very light touch of hops identifies this as an IPA, but sweeter notes like honey and flowers define this brew more than the hops composition. If I were to pick (or pluck?) a flower to compare the floral notes do, I’d say it’s lavender, which comes out with a long, trailing after note.

Pours a clear golden orange on tap with wispy off-white head that leaves moderate lacing. Aroma is strong resinous citrus hops and an odd fresh cut grass note. Taste is equally odd, I think the honey mixes weird with the hop profile. Not bad but definitely not something they should really do again.

Coronado Stingray Point IPA is decent but lacks complexity. Light floral hop aroma. Light amber pour with a head that disappears a little too quickly. Citrusy flavor followed by a bitter bite and a clean finish. Light bitterness on the palate but not unpleasant. Stingray Point is a solid IPA.

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